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'''Theodore Washington, Jr.''' (born April 13, 1968 in [[Tampa, Florida]]) is a former [[American football]] [[nose tackle]]. He was originally drafted out of [[Louisville Cardinals football|Louisville]] by the [[San Francisco 49ers]], 25th overall in the [[1991 NFL Draft]], but also played for the [[Denver Broncos]], [[Buffalo Bills]], [[Chicago Bears]], [[New England Patriots]], [[Oakland Raiders]] and [[Cleveland Browns]] during his career. |
'''Theodore Washington, Jr.''' (born April 13, 1968 in [[Tampa, Florida]]) is a former [[American football]] [[nose tackle]]. He was originally drafted out of [[Louisville Cardinals football|Louisville]] by the [[San Francisco 49ers]], 25th overall in the [[1991 NFL Draft]], but also played for the [[Denver Broncos]], [[Buffalo Bills]], [[Chicago Bears]], [[New England Patriots]], [[Oakland Raiders]] and [[Cleveland Browns]] during his career. |
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Washington has been selected to four [[Pro Bowls]] in his career and won a [[Super Bowl ring]] with the Patriots in [[Super Bowl XXXVIII]]. At 6′5″ and |
Washington has been selected to four [[Pro Bowls]] in his career and won a [[Super Bowl ring]] with the Patriots in [[Super Bowl XXXVIII]]. At 6′5″ and weighing in at 380 pounds in his prime, he has been described as “the prototypical [3-4] nose tackle of this era.”<ref name="DillonTSN">{{cite news |first=Dennis |last=Dillon |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Getting their nose dirty |url=http://tsn.sportingnews.com/exclusives/20041011/572815.html |work=[[The Sporting News]] |publisher= |date=2004-10-11 |accessdate= }}</ref> His gargantuan frame earned him nicknames like "Mt. Washington" or "Washington Monument".<ref>{{cite news |first=Rich |last=Cimini |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Mangold Prepares to Scale Mt. Washington |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2006/10/mangold-prepares-to-scale-mt-w.html |work=[[New York Daily News]] |publisher= |date=October 26, 2006 |accessdate= }}</ref> Also notable for his longevity, Washington was a starting nose tackle—one of the most physically demanding positions in football<ref name="DillonTSN" />—until the age of 39.<ref>{{Citation |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/peter_king/07/29/browns.postcard/1.html |title=Brows: Camp Confidential |last=King |first=Peter |work=Sports Illustrated |date=July 29, 2007 }}</ref> |
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==High school career== |
==High school career== |
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| Position: | Nose tackle |
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| College: | Louisville |
| NFL draft: | 1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25 |
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Theodore Washington, Jr. (born April 13, 1968 in Tampa, Florida) is a former American football nose tackle. He was originally drafted out of Louisville by the San Francisco 49ers, 25th overall in the 1991 NFL Draft, but also played for the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders and Cleveland Browns during his career.
Washington has been selected to four Pro Bowls in his career and won a Super Bowl ring with the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII. At 6′5″ and weighing in at 380 pounds in his prime, he has been described as “the prototypical [3-4] nose tackle of this era.”[1] His gargantuan frame earned him nicknames like "Mt. Washington" or "Washington Monument".[2] Also notable for his longevity, Washington was a starting nose tackle—one of the most physically demanding positions in football[1]—until the age of 39.[3]
High school career
At Tampa Bay Technical High School in Tampa, Washington was a four-sport standout in football, track, baseball, and wrestling. As a senior, he was the Florida State Wrestling champion in the unlimited weight class.
College career
As a senior at the University of Louisville, Washington had 76 tackles, seven sacks and three blocked field goals, and was an All-South Independent selection. He majored in physical education.
Professional career
Nobody is as big and as strong. He grabs the center and looks around, and if the back cuts back he just tosses the center and makes the tackle.
San Francisco 49ers
Washington was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round (26th overall) in the 1991 NFL Draft. He made his NFL debut at the New York Giants on September 2 and finished the season with 21 tackles and one sack. In his second season with the 49ers he played in 16 games and finished the season with 35 tackles and two sacks. The 1993 season was a progression from the previous season as Washington made 41 tackles and three sacks. Just as they had done in the previous year the 49ers made it to the NFC Championship game. He usually plays nose tackle to draw the double teams when the San Francisco 49ers were in a 3-4 defense in 1991 and 1992 season and 4-3 defense in 1993 season.
Denver Broncos
On April 20 1994, Washington was traded to the Denver Broncos. In his one and only year with the Broncos he started 15 games making 87 tackles and six sacks. The game versus the Cincinnati Bengals on November 27 was significant as it marked the start of a 119 consecutive game streak which would last until 2002.
Buffalo Bills
"Even though they're a pretty simple defense out of the 3-4, you have to prepare for those little slants and linebacker blitzes. They create some problems. Bruce Smith is still very active. He's quick. You try to cut him off and he jumps over people. Phil Hansen is a good player. But Ted Washington makes it tough to run up the middle. He's got to be close to 400 pounds."
former New York Giants offensive line coach Jim McNally.[4]
He was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an unrestricted free agent on February 24, 1995. Playing nose tackle, Washington lined up next to defensive end Bruce Smith in Buffalo's 3-4 defense. In his first season he posted 86 tackles in 16 regular season games and two post season ones. In his second season with the Bills he recorded career numbers with 130 tackles. In the 1997 season, he recorded 124 tackles and four sacks. He was also selected to his first Pro Bowl. The following season he was again selected to the Pro Bowl after finishing the year with 101 tackles and 4.5 sacks, which was a career high. In 1998, he again started in all 16 games and finished the season with 87 tackles. Washington was selected to do his third Pro Bowl in the 2000 season after recording 86 tackles and 2.5 sacks. He usually plays nose tackle to draw the double teams when the Buffalo Bills were in either a 3-4 defense or 4-3 defense.
Following the 2000 NFL season, the Bills struggled to meet the salary-cap deadline. On February 22, Washington, who was scheduled to make about $7.6 million—including bonus money— in 2001, was cut in part because he refused to take a pay cut for the second straight year.[5]
Chicago Bears
Washington was signed by the Chicago Bears as an unrestricted free agent on April 16 2001. In his first season with the Bears he started in 15 games recording 50 tackles and 1.5 sacks and was selected to his fourth Pro Bowl. His second season with the Bears was ruined by injury as he only started in two games before being placed on injured reserve after suffering a fractured leg and torn ligament in his left foot. He usually plays nose tackle to draw the double teams when the Chicago Bears were in 4-3 defense.
New England Patriots
He was traded to the New England Patriots on August 20 2003. He was part of a defense that was ranked 4th overall and finished the season with 45 tackles. He started and was part of the Patriots team who won Super Bowl XXXVIII.
Oakland Raiders
Washington was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an unrestricted free agent on March 3 2004. He started all 16 games and finished the season with 41 tackles and three sacks. In 2005, his second season with the Raiders, he again started in all 16 games and recorded 44 tackles. He usually plays nose tackle to draw the double teams when the Oakland Raiders were in either a 3-4 defense or 4-3 defense.
Cleveland Browns
He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an unrestricted free agent on March 13, 2006. During the first play of training camp with the Browns in 2006, he was supposedly the one who injured the newly acquired all pro center LeCharles Bentley which was later denounced but when questioned about the incident he yelled at the reporters "It wasn't me who did it, I'll go see how he's doing later." In his first season with the Browns, just as he had done in eight other seasons he started in all 16 regular season games making 61 tackles. He finished the 2007 season with nine tackles. He was released after the 2007-08 season.
Personal
He is the son of former Houston Oilers linebacker Ted Washington, Sr..
In the off-season, Washington resides with his wife and five children, in North Carolina.
He now coaches the line for a highschool near charlotte.
References
- ^ a b Dillon, Dennis (2004-10-11). "Getting their nose dirty". The Sporting News.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Cimini, Rich (October 26, 2006). "Mangold Prepares to Scale Mt. Washington". New York Daily News.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ King, Peter (July 29, 2007), "Brows: Camp Confidential", Sports Illustrated
- ^ a b Smith, Timothy W. (December 11, 1999). "Buffalo Defense Will Test Giants' Offense". New York Times.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Bills release Washington, Mohr, Panos", CBC News, February 22, 2001
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